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[Today, Steph is curled up in her chair in front of her console, dressed in light, silk pajamas, her hair piled up in a loose bun, and her expression a little weary. The observant type might notie she's pale aside from her flushed cheeks, and there's a faint sheen of sweat on her brow; the infection from the llothi claws isn't exactly getting along with her. The most noticable thing on the screen, however, is the giant teddy bear (the one hiding behind the rabbit) in her lap, Steph's arms wrapped loosely around it.]

Hey, everyone, I hope you're all keeping well and enjoying our stop on the mainland. ["enjoying" is probably the wrong word, but she can't think of a better one]

I've made a couple of trips myself, and on one of them I happened to find this. [she looks down at the bear, her smile wry] It didn't really look like it belonged out there, and I'd heard of other people finding things they owned back home, so I thought, well, it might be someone's.

If it's yours, feel free to contact me so you can come get it. I'm trusting you guys not to steal a teddy bear that doesn't belong to you. [which is why she didn't do what Damian did, with asking people to confirm the details of the item. Because she doubts anyone would claim to own a teddy bear that isn't really theirs.]

That's all from me. Have a nice day.

[And then she switches off the feed.

While the primary purpose of the message was to find the bear's owner, she also wanted to make sure her friends know she's okay; she hasn't been very active on the network since returning from her last trip, and she isn't up to contacting people individually when she's spending about 70% of her time asleep. This was easier.]

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If we focus exclusively on getting out, we might miss something obvious. You know, like how you work a case so long that all you see are the details.

Oh, of course, I don't think we should focus on nothing but trying to get home.

[a pause] I'm not sure exactly what my point is, maybe that we need to find a better balance.

I think your point is that it's easy to get complacent when you're stuck somewhere for a long time. Right?

That too. [she grins, a little wry] Especially when we start getting domestic.

[she means with the suite's and jobs and stuff, but "boyfriends" probably count in that category, too]

[Like any good ~~annoying little big brother~~ Bat, he catches something else in that statement. And it shows in his mischievous grin.]

Domestic?

[She might be pouting, just a little, even as she rolls her eyes.

Goddammit, Grayson.]

Oh, you know. Just how we've all got ourselves jobs and nice little suites to cal home. I nearly bought some silk screened prints to put up in my bedroom, before realizing I was being a bit ridiculous.

[THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT SHE MEANT AND NOTHING ELSE.]

[It's so cute how you think he's buying that.]

Having friends and significant others makes it a little more homey too, right?

I resent the emphasis you're using there.

[how dare you point out what she already knows!! rude]

It's just your run-of-the-mill emphasis. I wasn't insinuating anything. [Yes he was.]

Though if I struck a nerve...

You're far too young to be making fun of me for having a boyfriend.

[Because she totally wasn't seeing boys when she was fourteen.]

I didn't realize there was an age minimum.

[Well he's... not seeing anyone formally. Because defining relationships is silly or something.]

There definitely is. I just made up the rule right now.

[no shame]

What's to stop me from making a counter-rule?

Seniority. Only people over eighteen are allowed to make up rules.

Are you sure you want to start pulling the seniority card?

I am positive. If you call me old I can just ground you.

[No she can't she's not his real dad.]

I'd love to see you try.

Assuming you could stop making kissyfaces at your boyfriend long enough to do it.

[Don't you wish you had a little brother? No?]

[asfsfsdgsgdfg]

I do not make kissyfaces, thank you very much.

[Just this look.

Oh, he could say so much more, but then he worries Steph would actually retaliate. If Babs taught him anything in the four years they've known each other, it's that you do not want to tango with a very spirited woman.

Because you'll get your butt kicked.]

You're definitely grounded.

[Giving him the flattest look ever rn]

[Okay now you just pushed him over the edge.]

Oh no. Now how will I ever entertain myself.

But when you guys entertain each other, just make sure to use protection, okay?

[He gives it half a beat to sink in before:]

Getwellsoonseeyoulaterbye!

[And hangs up.

On the upside, he'll definitely know when she's well again. On the downside, he'll know because she'll show up at his house and possibly do violence to him.

...eh, it was worth it.

And somewhere in one of the many Earths, Babs' "Dick is being stupid" senses are tingling.]

[Dick will have a chance to see Steph's absolutely shocked expression before he hangs up.

And yup.

He better expect some sort of realiation for this.]

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